MGS Codec vs Oblivion Companion & Guide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MGS Codec
This fanmade dialer emulates the iconic 'CODEC' style for making calls. Users can input numbers directly or select contacts from their address book to initiate calls using the custom interface. The app also features customizable themes and a fun element of discovering hidden frequencies.
- CODEC style dialer interface
- Call contacts from address book
- Customizable themes
- Shake to change theme
- Discover hidden frequencies
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A fanmade dialer with the memorable ‘CODEC’ style This app lets you call any number by inserting the digits in a custom fanmade dialer. Shake your Codec Phone and choose a new theme!!! It is also possibile to open app your Contacts book and call your friends’ numbers through the ‘CODEC’. Are you sure you remember all the original codec frequencies? Have fun finding them in different themes! An hint: Use it with “Volume Up” !!!!
Oblivion Companion & Guide
Navigate the vast worlds of Cyrodiil and Shivering Isles with this comprehensive guide. Discover Oblivion gates, find artifacts, and track your in-game progress with detailed maps and quest information.
- Interactive maps of Cyrodiil and Shivering Isles
- All quests and locations
- Unique weapons and armors
- DLC Knights of the Nine content
- Save in-game progress
- Find Oblivion gates and artifacts
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Download now the best guide for The Elder Scrolls IV has just arrived. Want to find the nearest Oblivion gate, or hunt for some Daedric Prince artifact? Here you will find a detailed map of all Cyrodiil and Shivering Isles, with all the caves, forts, cities and more. You'll also be able to save your progress in the game, so you'll be able to keep your map organized and explore new places more easily. All features included: - Maps of Cyrodiil and Shivering Isles - All quests - Unique weapons - Unique armors - Content for DLC Knights of the Nine. *Some items are only unlocked after purchase. Privacy policy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nqvnh9sCOwvTCrUJGGSMwWsRlH5ukby2/view?usp=share_link Terms of use: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dzPxzPXmNRnjhFJspZIbPdx6PXjNFVZ8/view?usp=share_link
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Verdict
MGS Codec and Oblivion Companion & Guide both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of MGS Codec's written reviews are positive against 41% of Oblivion Companion & Guide's. MGS Codec also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). Oblivion Companion & Guide's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (335 vs 61). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Oblivion Companion & Guide sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months. MGS Codec asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for MGS Codec against 4.7 for Oblivion Companion & Guide. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Oblivion Companion & Guide has 335 ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of MGS Codec's written reviews are positive against 41% of Oblivion Companion & Guide's.
MGS Codec ships an update every 9 months, Oblivion Companion & Guide every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | MGS Codec | Oblivion Companion & Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (61 ratings) — better | 4.7 (335 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 89.7% of reviews — better | 40.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 61 | 335 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Salvatore Boemia | Felipe Braunger Valio Desenvolvimento de Sistemas Ltda |
Customer experience
MGS Codec
Oblivion Companion & Guide
Bugs and requests
MGS Codec
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Oblivion Companion & Guide
Reported bugs
3 issues- Missing locations (Weynon Priory, Gottlesfont Priory)
- Incomplete for remastered version
- Incorrect number of wayshrines (10 instead of 29)
Requested features
12 requests- Add alchemy ingredients
- Add all quests (dlc and deluxe edition)
- Add unique items and weapons to map
- Add interior maps and city maps
- Add separate quick guide to each item
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- Add game tips
- Add Oblivion Gate locations
- Support for Knights of the Nine and other small official DLCs
- Add all wayshrines to the map (29 total)
- Focus on game-shown stuff, smaller locations searchable
- Track with user
- Show where to find unique items
In-app purchases
MGS Codec
No in-app purchases
Oblivion Companion & Guide
- Full access (3 Months)$1.993 Months
- Full access (3 Months)$2.993 Months
- Lifetime purchase$2.99
- Lifetime purchase$7.99
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